4th Grade
American Revolution Resources
Rocks and Minerals - What, where and how?
- Rock GigglesWhat kind of music does a geologist listen to?
(For the answer, click the "blue i" button)
Rocks and minerals can be found all around us - in the foundations of our buildings, everyday objects and have also formed into famous landmarks around the world. Use the links and resources in this LibGuide to explore how rocks and minerals are made, identified and classified. Learn what a geologist is and what they do - all in the interest of rocks and minerals.
- Rocks and Minerals with Annie & MobyWhat are rocks? How can we describe them? How do we use rocks and minerals? Join Annie & Moby and watch this fun video to learn about these rock facts.
- Record-breaking LandformsWhere can you find the highest waterfall, the biggest glacier, the saltiest sea, or the longest cave system? Look here to learn about these and other amazing landforms.
(Click on the link for "Record-breaking landforms on the left side of the page)
Earth Structure
- What's the earth made of, anyway?Learn about the core, the mantle and the crust of the earth (don't confuse this with a pie crust, an apple core or a form of a cloak which is also a mantle).
Earth's Structure. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
- Puzzle TimeTest how well you know what the structure of the earth looks like. Race the clock to assemble a puzzle of the earth.
Pompeii
- PowerKnowledge: Earth & Space This link opens in a new windowMount Vesuvius: Europe’s & Space Science
- Britannica School - Levels This link opens in a new windowPompeii (Maps, Photos, and additional reading included, as well as, changing reading level within the same text)
- WebPath Express• https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-rome/pompeii/ (Of all of the links, I find this to be the most informational with interactive options to find out more about like objects of Pompeii)
Pompeii by
This sumptuous, innovative recreation of Roman life traces the rise and fall of a great empire. Superb illustrations retell the lost story of Pompeii--the life of its people, its conflicts and disasters, and the changing fortunes of a house at the center of it all. Beginning in the sixth century bce, a simple hut becomes a farmhouse, and gradually the farmhouse is swallowed up by the expanding new city of Pompeii. The house grows as the city and its inhabitants prosper. But finally it also suffers the devastating effects of the natural disaster that swallowed up the city--the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This is the story of the growth and destruction of a house, a city, and an empire. Further, it is a tale of discovery and revelation that tracks the extraordinary archaeological work involved in unearthing and interpreting Pompeii's remains.
Call Number: 937 PLAISBN: 0753460440Publication Date: 2007-09-15
What Was Pompeii? by
The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics. This easy-to-read account is gripping and includes photos of the ruins.
Call Number: j 000.000 WHAISBN: 9780448479071Publication Date: 2014-03-13
Ancient Rome and Pompeii by
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #13: Vacation Under the Volcano, they had lots of questions. How did ancient Rome become an emipre? Where did ancient Romans go for fun? What happened to the Roman town of Pompeii? What have we learned from it? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Call Number: j 937 OSBISBN: 0375832203Publication Date: 2006-04-25
Rock Fromation Around the World
Rock formations can be man-made (Stonehenge, Mount Rushmore) or created by nature (Ayers Rock, Karst).
Ayers Rock. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
Mt. Rushmore. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
Stonehenge. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 28 Feb 2013.
Karst And The Li River. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 1 Mar 2013.
Rock Cycle
- The Mysteries of Life with Tim & MobyTim & Moby from BrainPOP tell all about the rock cycle.
Cross Section Illustration Of Showing Rock Cycle. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 3 Mar 2013.
- The Rock Cycle - DiagramHow are the three rock types related to each other? How does the Earth change a rock from one type to another over time? Find the answers here.
Erosion and Weathering
- Rock GigglesWhat do you get when King Kong steps on a glacier?
(hint: click on the "blue i" button to get the answer)
Antelope Canyon is made of sandstone. Weathering and erosion formed this canyon, or very narrow valley, on Navajo lands in Arizona.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona.. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 3 Mar 2013.
- Slow Land ChangesJoin Annie & Moby from BrainPOP Jr. as they explain the difference between weathering and erosion.
Pompeii Videos
Safari Montage Videos
Teacher Resources - Books
Fossils, Rocks and Minerals by
Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed, where they are found and their uses and examines what we can learn from fossils.
Call Number: j 560 PELISBN: 075345274XPublication Date: 2000-04-15
Rocks and Minerals by
Introducing geologic elements to budding scientists, "Rocks and Minerals" helps younger children learn about the natural world around them.
Call Number: j 549 BINISBN: 0789497603Publication Date: 2003-12-08- Hands-on Projects about Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils by Presents color-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for eight projects that teach about rocks, minerals, and fossils, including making "igneous rock" candy, starting a batch of coal, and going on a fossil hunt.Call Number: j 550 WESISBN: 1404251979Publication Date: 2005-07-15
Rocks! Rocks! Rocks! by
Buddy likes looking at and collecting rocks. Mama suggests they visit the local nature center. They hike the Blue Diamond Trail to five rock stops. They meet Roxie, a Rock Ridge Ranger. Buddy learns lots about bedrock, erosion, and how rocks are formed. He finds out many surprising things about rocks, rocks, rocks!
Call Number: E WALISBN: 0761455280Publication Date: 2009-04-01
Crumbling Earth by
This book explains what happens when the land crumbles and slides. Find out why erosion happens and what we can do about our Crumbling Earth. There are loads of photos and facts to help you fully understand the topic and find answers quickly.
Call Number: j 551.3 COLISBN: 1410905861Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Earthshake by
Maybe that plain old rock has gleaming jewels inside. Maybe Africa and South America used to be best friends. Maybe a clam that died 300 million years ago is in your backyard. What secrets is Earth hiding? These twenty-two poems leave no stone unturned in exploring the world' s natural wonders. Crack this book open and watch geology sparkle.
Call Number: j 811 PETISBN: 0060292660Publication Date: 2003-08-01
Weathering and Erosion by
The visual effects weather has on the form of our planet are as subtle as a road's potholes following a tough winter and an overflowing stream during a spring storm. Readers are introduced to the basic concepts of weathering and erosion in an accessible, fun way that supports the science curriculum. Descriptive fact boxes build on essential science content throughout the book, aided by colorful photographs and real-life examples.
Call Number: j 551.3 NELISBN: 9781433983306Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Erosion and Weathering by
Rocks break down through the processes of erosion and weathering. Readers will learn through graphic organizers and simple, at-level text what causes erosion and weathering, and how this process is part of the rock cycle. Chapters explore topics such as how erosion and weathering create landforms and form sediment. The human role in erosion and weathering is also explained: both how human actions can exacerbate these processes and steps people take to slow them down. * * photographs, and graphic organizers create an enhanced experience in the interactive eBook version. These features supplement the print version with additional high-interest information.
Call Number: j 551.3 DEEISBN: 9781477729939Publication Date: 2014-01-01
